Chapter 442
4-Star Ghost God Salvage! A whopping 17 Soul Ashes, all in! Pure Lotus Embryo, Bifang Re
Chapter 442 Salvaging a Four-Star Ghost God! A whopping 17 Soul Ashes, all in! Pure Lotus Embryo, Bifang's Remnant Flame!
[Countdown to the opening of the 4-star Ghost God Salvage event: 00:01:44]
"Chisa, don't move! Just stand there holding your sword for half an hour."
After casually instructing Chisa on her sword-wielding stance, Uesugi Tetsu grinned as he watched the countdown for the gacha pool begin, which had only a little over a minute remaining.
He patted Kaga Kiyomitsu on his waist: "Kaga, go keep an eye on Chisa, don't let her slack off without realizing it."
"Gu..."
Kaga Kiyomitsu uttered a strange, soft, and sweet voice, sighing, "I was born to obediently work for my master."
Despite saying this, she still hopped and skipped behind Chisa with her crimson scabbard, looking just like a supervising officer.
"Lord Uesugi, I have a feeling that you wake up from a nap..."
Qing said with some doubt,
"Things changed after I participated in that black box thing."
Uesugi Tetsu tapped the hilt of the Spider Cutter: "Then tell me specifically where it changes."
After a moment of silence, Qing uttered two words briefly.
"Sword Heart".
Qing said,
"Although it is just my premonition, it seems that Lord Uesugi will soon be able to complete your Kenshin. The speed at which your mental state is improving is truly astonishing."
These words surprised Uesugi Tetsuya; he hadn't expected that Aoko could even see through this.
"but."
Uesugi Tetsu corrected, "It's not that it won't be long, it's that it can happen anytime."
After saying that, he ignored the stunned Qing and looked at the notification that was almost zero in front of him—
[Countdown to the opening of the 4-star Ghost God Salvage event: 00:00:02]
【00:00:01】
【00:00:00】
After the initial notification disappeared, a brand new, never-before-seen bluish-black notification popped up!
The countdown to the opening of the salvage operation has ended!
[The limited-time 4-star Demon God drop event is now open!!!]
[Four-Star Limited-Time Drop: Rebirth and Destruction!]
As flames, seemingly igniting the entire sky, fell, a four-star gacha interface appeared before Uesugi Tetsuya's eyes, consisting of one blue and one black character each occupying one side.
The left side of the card pool is a vibrant, lush green, supported by swirling nine-petaled lotus pedestals, which completely blocks the black flames that are eliminated on the right.
Behind it were two ancient characters written on the top. Although Uesugi Tetsu couldn't understand them, he could inexplicably understand that they meant "new life," just like when he saw the Lin character formula.
When you look at these lotus pedestals, a pale blue notification pops up—
【Pure Lotus Embryo】
[Quality: Legendary+]
"This thing looks so high-class, but it can actually be pulled out."
Uesugi Tetsu clicked his tongue in amazement, then looked at the specks of ashes on the lotus platform, his eyes widening slightly.
【Nirvana Ashes】
[Quality: Legendary++]
Nirvana... Could this thing be related to some kind of "phoenix" or "phoenix"?
At first glance, all the items on display are of legendary quality.
It's no wonder it's a four-star, god-tier gacha pool!
Behind the lotus platform, Uesugi Tetsuya, with his keen eyesight, also saw a… or rather, half of a very familiar dark green heart.
【The Heart of Yaobikuni (1/2)】
[Quality: Legendary]
The other half of Yaobikuni's heart could actually be drawn from the gacha pool.
Is there such a good thing?
Uesugi Tetsuya was grinning from ear to ear. If he could restore half of his heart, his regenerative abilities would probably surpass all the demons and gods, and he might even be comparable to some of the Aragami.
Looking to the right again—
Amidst the sky filled with pitch-black flames, a ghostly being, its eyes gleaming with an eerie purple, cast a cold, indifferent gaze.
【Demon/Spirit - Guhuoniao】
Behind the ghosts and gods, flames formed the word "destruction".
"Guhuoniao... this must be the demon incarnation in this gacha pool."
Uesugi Tetsu narrowed his eyes, trying to see the other things beside the Guhuoniao, but the black flames were too intense, and he could only see the names of the items.
【The Lingering Flame of Bifang】
【Incantation - The Ghostly Chariot's Ominous Roar】
As for the quality underneath, it's completely unclear.
"Bifang, Guiche, and Nirvana before that... it seems like this is still a happy ending for the bird family."
Finally, Uesugi Tetsuya shifted his gaze to the space between the two, looking at the ancient-looking, emerald-green jade slip.
[Onmyoji Arts - Tent]
[Quality: Legendary]
He recognized the style of the jade slip—before the first wave arrived, Sheng Hai had gifted him the craft of "Remnant Heart" recorded in the "Jade Compilation".
Now that this jade slip is intact, the Yin-Yang techniques it records must be incredibly powerful.
As he quickly browsed through the pool, Uesugi Tetsu discovered that there were so many good items in the four-star gacha pool that he could hardly take it all in.
So how are the prices calculated when there are so many great props?
As if in response to Uesugi Tetsu's question, lines of prompts gradually appeared—
[Dear World Walker, the following special restrictions apply to this limited-time salvage operation—]
The minimum cost for each salvage attempt is 1 Soul Ash; there is no maximum cost.
[At the same time, the more soul ash spent on each salvage attempt, the higher the probability of obtaining high-quality weapons, items, and demon avatars.]
[During this limited-time drop event, there is no discount for the first ten-pull.]
"What gambler's card pool?"
Uesugi Tetsu rubbed his temples, falling into a brief moment of contemplation.
The minimum cost for a 10-pull is 10 Soul Ashes, while the maximum cost is 170,000 Soul Ashes in one go.
But you can't do something as foolish as going all in at once.
He thought for a moment and decided to test the waters with 10 Soul Ashes for a 10-pull.
The vast and boundless card pool page remained unchanged; the lotus platform did not glow, the Ubume did not even glance at him, and not even a single different special effect was produced.
The next instant, ten notifications appeared—
[Broken ashes], [Withered lotus leaves], [Extinguished sparks], ... [Soothing incense ash (small)].
Of the ten consecutive draws, only the Soul-Soothing Incense Ash had any slight effect.
All these other things are essentially no different from Uesugi Tetsu going to scoop up a handful of fallen leaves from the roadside now.
His plan to get free [Soul-Soothing Incense Ash (Slight)] failed – but he definitely made back the cost of those 10 Soul Ashes.
Next move—
A crystal-clear purple card appeared in Uesugi Tetsuya's fingertip.
It was the [Guaranteed Drop Card] that I hadn't used for a long time after drawing it, waiting for the right opportunity (it first appeared in chapter 99)!
[Guaranteed minimum]
[Quality: Epic]
[Effect: When used on a specified gacha banner, guarantees an avatar or item of the same quality as the pity pull on the next 10-pull. Can only be used on banners with 5-star or lower rarity.]
[—Guaranteed minimum, start!]
“10 Soul Ashes…” Uesugi Tetsu squeezed the guaranteed drop in two with two fingers, snapping it in half with a click: “Guaranteed drop, activate!”
The next instant, the green lotus platform on the left, representing "new life," shone brightly, and then spat out ten objects enveloped in dazzling green light.
Shipped!
Uesugi Tetsu stared intently—
Withered lotus leaves...
Even up to the ninth prompt, it was still [withered lotus leaves].
"That's why it's called a safety net!"
Before Uesugi Tetsuya's thousand eyes, a burst of blue light suddenly erupted, causing him to lose his senses slightly.
【Pure Lotus Embryo】
A palm-sized lotus flower, its surface and interior engraved with countless inscriptions, floats in mid-air.
At first glance, it seems unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, one's thoughts will be immediately drawn in.
"With 10 Soul Ashes and an Epic guaranteed card, I pulled a legendary card from the four-star card pool."
Uesugi Tetsu grabbed Little Lotus and couldn't help but exclaim "Holy crap!" several times.
This is incredible!
Supporting future strategies is the right approach!
A light blue panel appears above the small lotus flower.
【Pure Lotus Embryo】
[Quality: Legendary+]
[Effect: Upon use, you will obtain the mantra of the Garbhadhatu Mandala. Reciting the mantra will instantly simulate the pure environment of a lotus bud, creating a "new life barrier" that isolates you from all external malice and pollution.]
The barrier was incredibly hard on the outside, but incredibly fragile on the inside.
[—“The womb is the inherent principle possessed by all beings, like the stamen of a lotus flower; though it is in the mud of afflictions, it remains pure and undefiled.”]
"Proverbs, Barrier..."
Uesugi Tetsu muttered twice: "Simply put, it's about being able to create a super turtle shell that can quickly restore health and status without being disturbed by external factors, starting from zero frames."
This skill is too overpowered.
However, he is not very suitable for chanting scriptures. It would be better to give this lotus flower to Erchi so that she can provide assistance.
After plucking the strings of his heart and summoning Erchi, Uesugi Tetsu handed the small, green lotus flower to Erchi.
"Lord Che, this is..."
Erchi sensed the lotus's unusual nature and hesitated in his movements.
“A barrier technique that suits you better.” Uesugi Tetsu waved his hand. “I don’t quite understand this kind.”
Er Chi paused slightly, lowered his eyes to look at the lotus flower in his hand, and subconsciously read the proverb on it.
"Externally, it withstands all calamities, as indestructible as diamond; internally, it nurtures life, like a pure lotus yet to bloom. Here, there is no killing, no strife; here, there is only tranquility, awaiting new life..."
As soon as she finished speaking, the lotus flower transformed into a streak of green light and flew into Erchi's body, leaving her standing there in a daze.
Uesugi Tetsu laughed.
"See, I told you it was more suitable for you, Er Chi."
Since Erchi is digesting this "Pure Lotus Embryo Treasury," then he can continue drawing cards.
Anyway, I've only spent 20 Soul Ashes so far.
"170,000, let's take out 100,000 Soul Ash first and divide it into 50 draws, that would be more appropriate."
Uesugi Tetsu acted on his thought, raising his hand to unleash a full 2 Soul Ashes, equivalent to the Soul Ashes of two Demon God Shame Managers!
Chi Chi Chi!
Whoosh!
With fifty consecutive pulls worth 10 Soul Ash, the blooming black flames and blue light constantly intertwined, seemingly about to engulf the opponent with such overwhelming momentum.
Countless rays of light shot out rapidly!
The first thing Uesugi Tetsu recognized was, of course, his old friends [Requiem Ash] and [Spellcasting Scroll], which he could see in any gacha pool.
However, probably because each draw is worth 2000 Soul Ash, the quality of Incense Ash and Scrolls is exceptionally high.
Amidst the chaotic situation, Uesugi Tetsu saw two beams of light, one blue and one black, intertwine and break through all constraints, landing in front of him.
Among the fifty draws, besides the high-quality incense ash scrolls and some educational gadgets suitable for Qian Sha, two items stood out—
【Yin Yang Technique - Tent】 and 【Bi Fang's Remnant Flame】.
The former, just as Uesugi Tetsu had seen before, was an Yin-Yang technique inscribed in a complete jade engraving.
[Onmyoji Arts - Tent]
[Quality: Legendary]
【Effect: After use, it can be customized to expand a "tent" with a coverage area ranging from very small to very large. Those inside the tent can only dispel the tent by killing the caster who set it up, while those outside the tent can freely enter.】
At the same time, the tent itself possesses a strong information concealment effect, making it difficult for outsiders to see the details inside.
[The tent is not a wall, nor an obstacle, but a manifestation of 'reason,' an unquestionable boundary drawn by the Onmyoji with life and death as the stake.]
"A simple barrier, yet it possesses legendary quality..."
Uesugi Tetsu pondered—could this be an Onmyoji technique created by ancient Onmyoji to prevent demons and gods of a higher level from harming innocent people on a large scale?
In the Heian period, such barrier techniques were indeed exceptionally useful.
Otherwise, the aftershocks of a battle between two ordinary ghosts and gods could destroy a small town; if it were two equally powerful wild gods...
It's likely that no ordinary person could survive within a radius of hundreds or thousands of miles.
"When the second wave comes, it might have unexpected effects."
Instead of immediately starting to study, Uesugi Tetsuya first looked at the wisp of flame sealed inside the black amber.
【The Lingering Flame of Bifang】
[Quality: Super Epic+]
[Method 1: Directly infuse with spiritual power. Use on the designated weapon or item to apply the "Bifang Remnant Flame Burning Effect," during which most of the "Bifang Remnant Flame" will dissipate.]
[Method Two: Find a master craftsman or higher to forge it. This method will greatly improve the retention of the Bifang remnant flames obtained using Method One, and increase the fusion between the Bifang remnant flames and the weapon.]
Furthermore, unknown additional attributes are added to weapons and items.
[Method 3: Use on demonic avatars that have a high affinity with the remnant flames of Bifang.]
[—The appearance of the Bifang foretells a wildfire in the region. This is not a fire that spreads like wildfire, but a calamity that cannot be extinguished.]
It can be used on Guhuoniao, or attached to Xiaoqing.
Uesugi Tetsu thought of Zashiki—he wondered if she had removed the last two characters from "Tenkō apprentice" yet.
After that, I'll have to trouble her with that train ticket.
[Soul Ash: 70865]
Uesugi Tetsu glanced at the remaining soul ash, then began using the mountain of spell scrolls.
—Naturally, it is used on the Natural Mind Flow. The Spirit Control Technique and the Five Thunder Technique have already reached the Grandmaster level, so the effect of these scrolls will be greatly reduced.
[You have used the Spellcasting Scroll...]
[Your skill, Natural Mindfulness Style proficiency +200...]
[Natural Mind-Body Flow (Master 4201/30000) → Natural Mind-Body Flow (Master 16111/30000)]
Tons of experiences, as if they had been rehearsed a thousand times over, flowed into his mind, and it took Uesugi Tetsuya a while to adjust before he could regain perfect control of his body.
"That's 16,000 points, which is equivalent to several months of my arduous training."
Uesugi Tetsu laughed: "The purchasing power of 10 Soul Ashes is indeed not to be underestimated."
After a moment of contemplation, he poured all the remaining "70865" Soul Ashes into the card pool.
All in!
The preceding facts have proven that the "New Life and Destruction" card pool is indeed full of treasures.
As long as you're willing to lavishly discard your soul ashes...
For Uesugi Tetsuya, 70,000 soul ash was not an amount that could not be lost.
Without hesitation, he clicked "Retrieve Once".
Single pull!
A miracle happened!
The next instant, an unprecedented gray-white glow filled the entire dark blue card pool!
(End of this chapter)